Don’t Let Overinflated Commercial Property Valuations Hurt Your Business

Don’t Let Overinflated Commercial Property Valuations Hurt Your Business

Whether you own a single commercial property or a multi-property portfolio, there’s one undeniable truth: You’re overpaying on commercial property taxes. Lane Property Tax Advocates fights on your behalf to rein in overinflated commercial property valuations brought on by imperfect mass appraisal systems — and ensure you’re only paying what’s fair.

Lane’s experts are on your side and ready to guide you through every stage of a protest. From initial filing and information gathering, to representation through formal and informal hearings, and into arbitration or litigation proceedings if needed, Lane has every detail covered — and won’t stop fighting until your valuation is lower. With decades of firsthand experience, in-depth legal knowledge and relationships we can leverage with county appraisal districts (CADs) far and wide, Lane is here to save you money and unburden your business.

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What Goes into a Commercial Property Tax Protest?

Lane leads the way through what can be a months-long process, saving your clients time, headaches and money.

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January 31*
Payment of property taxes from the prior year is due.
*Or 30 days after notice.

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February
County Appraisal Districts (CADs) start releasing notice values for properties.

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February – May
Property Information Requests are due to your agent. The team reviews property information, tax statements and other evidence to build a case.

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April 15
Business Personal Property (BPP) renditions are due.

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May 15
All commercial property tax protests are due.

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May – August
Informal and formal hearings with the CAD begin.

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August – December
Arbitration and litigation may take place if you do not agree with the value in the formal ARB hearing.

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Why Work with Lane?

Our tax pros have the time, market knowledge and firsthand experience needed to protest clients’ overinflated commercial property taxes — and protest them well.

  • Information Gathering
  • Appraisal District Correspondence
  • Valuation & Assessment Analysis
  • Representation Through Formal & Informal Hearings
  • Preparation & Filing of Renditions, Appeals, Corrections & Exemptions
  • Representation Through Arbitration or Litigation, if Needed

How Can Lane Property Tax Advocates Help?


Lane is serious about our promise to unburden your business. We take the time-consuming task of property tax protests off commercial building owners’ plates, putting our knowledge and experience to work to lower unfair valuations. We handle every detail so you — and your clients — can return focus to managing your commercial properties and running your business.

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100+

Years of combined real estate experience

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75%+

Of property values are
corrected when represented

by a property tax firm

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20% +

average reduction in property values for Lane clients

*Disclaimer: Data as of November 14, 2024; Data does not include litigation or arbitration reductions or values.

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I was optimistic that your efforts with HCAD were going to be successful, but I was not expecting to have Lane Property Tax Associates exceed my expectations. I am truly impressed with how easy you guys are to work with, as well as how efficient the process was. I will indeed continue to use your services in the coming years.

— Ryan C.
Our taxes had been lowered from $23,571.01 to $18,279.34. Big difference of $5,291.67. I am so glad you succeeded to lower the taxes. We greatly appreciate your work and diligence.
— Kris G.
The Lane team’s attention to detail and the personal approach make them easy to work with. A lot of tax firms are huge, and you don’t always get personal attention like you do with Lane. It’s always better when you communicate with someone working on your file, not just someone taking the call to whom you’re just a number.
– Andrew E.